OUR TILLICUM SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Unique to our school, Tillicum’s innovative, student-focused learning environment is enhanced by community programming that provides opportunities for our students to continue to develop relationships, confidence, and a strong sense of community through activities that are offered both on and off-campus outside of the regular school day: before, at recess, and after school.
Tillicum Breakfast Program
Thanks to financial support from CFAX Santas Anonymous, Johns Southward Law Office, Breakfast2Music, Save-On Tillicum, and Singing Bowl Granola, we offer a warm, nutritious breakfast program every morning. Students and their families are invited to partake in a healthy breakfast at before they begin the day. Besides nutrition, this time gives us a chance to relax for a few minutes, enjoy each other’s company, and start the morning with a little less stress. Thank you to Ms Peirce, Ms Nadeau, Mrs. Easton and the breakfast crew for contributing time, energy and smiles every weekday morning!
Partnership with Burnside Gorge Community Association
Through our partnership with the Burnside-Gorge Community Association, Tillicum is able to provide daily organized lunch time activities and games for those who wish to join in. Burnside-Gorge also offers popular after school programs with crafting and games, as well as Pro D camps exclusively to our grades 4 and 5 students where adventures may include: swimming, hiking, sports, beach combing, museum visits, music and arts and crafts.
PISE
We are very fortunate to be able to work with PISE (The Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence) to provide physical literacy and outdoor education programming after school in our gym, and our school’s outdoor spaces. We acknowledge the hard work of our amazing “Persons of Rapport” whose tireless commitment to physical literacy contributes tremendously to the success of our after-school PISE programs.
HEROS Hockey
Thanks to an ongoing partnership with Saanich Recreation, and local first responder volunteers, we are able to continue working with HEROS Hockey! Coaches Norm and Kevin bring tireless passion for the sport of hockey to the kids in our school. Thank you to Mrs. Easton for your dedication and organization!
Fine Art at Tillicum
Ms. Carrasco offer an amazing art program to Tillicum students including practicing a variety of techniques with various mediums, colour theory, learning about artists and art history. Ms. Carrasco encourages students to express themselves and honour their creative sides. We are constantly amazed at the work our young artists produce and look forward to seeing their art on display every week!
Tilly the Therapy Dog
A huge part of our community at school is Tilly, our school’s resident therapy dog. She continues her work with Kate Beaulac, Youth and Family Counsellor, and trainers from BabyDog in classrooms, with individuals, small groups and staff. Thank you to Kate and Aviva for your dedication and many hours spent to make this happen.
Support & Funding
Most importantly, we thank the many donors, businesses and agencies that provide funding, volunteers and support for our community programs including: School District 61, ASSAI (After School Sport and Arts Initiative), the Municipality of Saanich, Canadian Tire Jump Start, PISE, Burnside-Gorge Community Association, Burnside-Gorge Community Association, Saanich Police Dept., Victoria Police Dept., HEROS Hockey, Your Place Music, Engineering for Kids Vancouver Island, and Canada’s Best Karate, Angela Andersen.
Mrs. Burley
We honour the late Mrs. Burley whose leadership and commitment to Tillicum Community School is the foundation from which are able to continue building this special place. Her legacy can be seen every day in the programming that is woven into the fabric of our school. Thank you to Mr. Duyndam and the staff at Tillicum School for continuing to support her vision.
Community Program Coordinator: Mandy Greyling – mgreyling@sd61.bc.ca